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HY61 SWX

2011 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,410 mi
Last recorded146,410 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 SWX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 146,410 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 139,980 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 139,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 130,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 130,582 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 122,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint facing down shock attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint facing down shock attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 122,977 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint facing down shock attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint facing down shock attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 116,956 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 113,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,185 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,896 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,115 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 62,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,209 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,740 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 28,815 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 11,344 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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HY61 SWX is a 2011 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 62,909 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY61 SWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 528 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY61 SWX registered?

HY61 SWX is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is HY61 SWX safe to buy?

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